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Finance Division Computing Group

Computing Software Ethics

The Finance Division Computing group needs your help to keep the Divisions' computing environment virus free and secure! New software and add-ons are available every day that appear to make communication easier, add functionality to your programs, and even change the look and feel of your computer. Unfortunately, with this new wave of software comes the potential for putting your computer security at risk, compromising information, and is an open invitation for unwanted e-mail solicitations. Not only does this threaten your computer, but it also puts the Division's computing environment at risk.

If an application, data, or information is not related to an employee's job duties, it should not be contained on University equipment. Retrieving and storing music, videos, and pictures are not an appropriate use of University equipment. Programs not authorized by the Division's computing group should not be installed or run on any of the Division's computers. The Director of each department should approve any exceptions.

If you have any questions please contact a member of the Division's computing group.

For more information on common computing violations, visit: http://itim.tamu.edu/policy_info.html.

Andy Bland
Director - Division of Finance IT Services